Description
Pumpkin spice cheesecake is a creamy fall dessert made with smooth cream cheese, pumpkin puree, and warm spices on a buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for holidays and seasonal gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 22 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 15 ounces pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin spice seasoning
- 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly whisked
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1 tablespoon sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust.
- Bake the crust for 5 minutes, then remove and allow it to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese on low speed until smooth.
- Add white sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and pumpkin spice. Mix on low speed until smooth.
- Add sour cream and mix gently until incorporated.
- Slowly add the lightly whisked eggs and mix on low speed until just combined.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 60 minutes until the edges are set and the center is slightly soft.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door closed for about 2 hours to cool slowly.
- Remove from the oven, cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth cheesecake batter.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent air bubbles and cracks.
- Cooling the cheesecake slowly in the oven helps prevent cracking.
- For best flavor and texture, chill the cheesecake overnight before serving.
- Serve with whipped cream, caramel sauce, or a sprinkle of pumpkin spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
